Walter Trout Announces New Album ‘Ride’ 

The iconic US blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout is set to release his 30th solo album Ride on the 19th August via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. To celebrate the announcement he has released his new song, “Ghost,” which you can listen to BELOW. He will also be touring the UK this summer, calling through Chester (13 Jun), […]

Kenny Neal to Release ‘Straight From The Heart’

Kenny Neal is proud to announce that he will be releasing Straight From The Heart via Ruf Records on May 20, 2022. Down in Louisiana, they do things differently. The Southern state’s musical giants have always had their special recipe for American roots: spiced with jazz, steeped in swamp blues, and cooked up a little differently by […]

Connor Selby Signs to Provogue/Mascot Label Group

Rising British Blues Troubadour Connor Selby Signs to Provogue/Mascot Label Group Provogue / Mascot Label Group are delighted to announce the signing of rising British blues troubadour Connor Selby. Provogue is home to some of the biggest names in blues and beyond, including Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, George Benson, Eric Gales, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Walter Trout, Johnny […]

Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls vinyl update & announce European tour

An update on the ‘Voodoo Bones & Vaudeville Blues’ Vinyl LP After a lot of delays at the pressing plant, we’ve been told they are finally on the way and will be at the voodoo shack next week! Big thanks to everybody that pre-ordered the LP and thanks for your patience. Watch out and expect your copy […]

JOE SATRIANI ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE

JOE SATRIANI ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “THE ELEPHANTS OF MARS” THE TITLE TRACK TAKEN FROM THE NEW ALBUM “THE ELEPHANTS OF MARS” JOE SATRIANI is unleashing his newest studio album, The Elephants of Mars, marking the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35+year career in music. A dynamic and vivid new video for the title track, again directed by […]

New Single Released ahead of UK Tour – ROBERT JON & THE WRECK

Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce brand new music with their single Waiting For Your Man – out today on Blues-Rock Titan Joe Bonamassa’s label KTBA Records. The single dovetails the band’s 12-date UK tour which kicks off at Thekla in Bristol on May 9th and runs until May 20th at The Brook in Southampton. Following on from Robert Jon & The Wreck’s triumphant September 2021 UK tour […]

Xander and the Peace Pirates Release Single & Premiere Video

We Cry’ – Xander and the Peace Pirates Release Single & Premiere Video that Heralds Their New Album Xander and the Peace Pirates herald the release of their eagerly anticipated new album with another superb single, ‘We Cry’, brimming with their singular specialities in sound: timeless, soulful blues-rock that can lure listeners hearts and minds into their magical […]

York Blues Festival 2022 Review

YORK BLUES FESTIVAL – 2nd April 2022   The Crescent Community Centre, York Words & Pictures: Colin Campbell Well, it was time again to go to the wonderful city of York for a Blues Festival, second time in a year. Last one being in July due to rescheduling through the dreaded pandemic. April is a better […]

Gov’t Mule Re-Issues ‘Dark Side of the Mule’

Rock torchbearers Gov’t Mule will be re-releasing their incredible live set of Pink Floyd songs, ‘Dark Side of the Mule’ on glow in the dark 2LP vinyl on 27 May via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. The album captures their 90-minute set of Pink Floyd covers recorded during the band’s 2008 Halloween show at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA. During the […]

Night of the Bluesman

‘NIGHT OF THE BLUESMEN’ – Darwen Library Theatre; Sunday 12th June 2022 In the absence of the Manchester Blues and Roots event in 2022 due to biennial break, the Library Theatre presents ‘Night of the Bluesmen’ reflecting all aspects and eras of the genre. Featuring Bluesman Mike Francis and Dai Thomas plus special guests, the […]